Posts by Intrust Man
Buy Business IT Infrastructure Equipment Now for 2021 Tax Benefits
There’s a great tax benefit out there for anyone looking to upgrade their businesses IT infrastructure, but if you wait too long to make your purchases, you could miss out. Section 179 tax benefits only apply to equipment both purchased AND put into service this year. With supply issues we’re seeing and delivery time taking…
Read MoreOffice 365 Mail Rules to Use for Anti-Spoofing
Fraudulent emails are becoming a common cyber threat. Anti-spoofing mail rules set up in Office 365 can help. In these phishing schemes, scammers research internal company names and send emails that look like they are coming from the CEO or someone else in the company. Typically the scam emails request a wire transfer or other…
Read MoreTalk Like a CIO: IT Jargon and IT Terminology Updates
Technology terms are like a revolving door. Once you get the hang of one, the door rotates and something else needs to be learned. Sometimes it is difficult to keep up with IT jargon and terminology. IoB? Distributed cloud? Open source? Knowing what they mean is important, especially when you talk with your IT service…
Read MoreIntrust IT Expands to Provide Cyber Security and Remote Work Solutions
CINCINNATI, Ohio: To provide key services to even more clients, Intrust IT acquired Reliance Technology Solutions on August 1, 2021. The expansion allows Intrust to address growing concerns about cyber security and the ability to set employees up for success when working remotely. Based in Mason, Ohio, Reliance was launched in 2004 by Mark &…
Read MorePress Release: Intrust IT Acquires Managed IT Services Division from Afidence
Afidence Announces Sale of Managed IT Services Division to Intrust IT Afidence, a technology consulting and services firm headquartered in Mason, has announced it has sold its managed IT services division to Blue Ash-based Intrust IT. The move will allow Afidence to focus on serving its mid-market and enterprise clients, with services that primarily include…
Read MoreMicrosoft Users Beware: What You Need To Know About the BazarCall Scam
Beware of the BazarCall ransomware scam, an elaborate new scam using a live call center to trick users of Windows PCs into downloading ransomware. Our cyber security consultant Dave Hatter spoke with local news station WKRC last weekend to provide the latest updates. What Is the BazarCall Scam? The scam starts with a phishing email…
Read MoreLearn Top Phishing Prevention Tips with our 2021 Phishing Prevention Cheat Sheet
How to Prevent Phishing Knowing how to discern between an important email and a scam can be a challenging task. Here at Intrust, we know the importance of ironclad cyber security. We’ve created a one-page cheat sheet with phishing prevention tips. The do’s, don’ts and nevers will help you and your team protect company data…
Read MoreReturn to Work: Top Tech CEOs Offer Tips for Surviving and Thriving in the New Hybrid Work Environment
As more and more Americans receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, the return to work feels like it is just around the corner. But what exactly will it look like? Intrust IT CEO Tim Rettig partnered with four leading technology CEOs across the country to share tips about how to prepare for the return to work experience. …
Read MoreStarting With a Managed IT Services Provider: What To Expect the First 45 Days
First of all, don’t expect solutions immediately. You’ll get them, but first, all IT companies will want to chat with you and discover exactly what you need and where their company can provide solutions. And realize that not all IT providers provide the same services and the same level of security. If you are in…
Read MoreIntrust IT Expands Employee Ownership by Acquiring Hard Warehouse Technologies
Blue Ash-based IT services company’s acquisition of local computer hardware supplier creates full-circle moment. Intrust IT brought Hard Warehouse Technologies into its corporate umbrella on January 1, 2021. The move presented a unique opportunity for Intrust IT founder, Tim Rettig, who was once an intern with Hard Warehouse Technologies as a college student long ago. …
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